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M417 OBM

1994 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover Mini53,447 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 OBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2006 54,532 miles

Front of nearside sill panel holed.

Front subframe rear bushes perishing.

Nearside outer sill panel corroding and getting weak.

Nearside rear subframe corroding.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers weeping.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Slight play in nearside front suspension upper and lower ball joints.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Slight play in offside front suspension upper and lower ball joints.

Slight play in offside rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 54,522 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2006 54,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front outer sill corroded

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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M417 OBM is a 1994 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 53,447 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M417 OBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 32 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M417 OBM registered?

M417 OBM is a 1994 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M417 OBM safe to buy?

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